The Chartered Institute of Bankers has announced the finalists for this year's Deloitte Financial Services' Rising Star.

Alison Rodger and CatherineWragg from Lloyds Banking Group, Usman Ali from Clydesdale Bank and Cliff Mann from Tesco Personal Finance have made it to a live final at the National Galleries in Edinburgh on September 23.

Each will have to present innovative ideas on the profession in front of some of the industry's most experienced figures.

Rob Topley, partner at Deloitte, said: "We are confident we have chosen four bright, talented and professional individuals who will showcase some of the up-and-coming talent in the sector, whilst providing their audience with an enlightened and entertaining debate.

Simon Thompson, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland, said: "We are very excited about this year's competition. It is a great occasion which helps to provide tomorrow's financial stars with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and expertise."